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X181 EHT

2001 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,124 mi
Last recorded75,124 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 EHT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,696 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,079 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 64,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,874 miles

offside rear tyre de-void of tread inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,353 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension low

Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,824 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 44,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,950 miles

fitted new tyre to offside front

parking brake readings on the low side (o/s and n/s 150)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,635 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,996 miles

rear exhaust tailpipe to short

water leak from rear

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,030 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,232 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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X181 EHT is a 2001 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X181 EHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X181 EHT registered?

X181 EHT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X181 EHT safe to buy?

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